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Jefferson Information

Relocation, travel info, sports, demographic data, and general statistics about the city of Jefferson, LA

General Jefferson Information

State: Louisiana

County: Jefferson Parish

Close cities: Bridge City, LA, New Orleans, LA, Westwego, LA, Avondale, LA, Harahan, LA, Metairie, LA, Waggaman, LA, Marrero, LA, Kenner, LA, Elmwood, LA, River Ridge, LA

Jefferson Population (census data)
Total 11,030
Male 5,289 (48.0%)
Female 5,741 (52.0%)

Population Density: 3,999 people per sq. mile

Cost of Living Index: 87.3 (US Avg is 100)

Jefferson Elevation: 5 feet above sea level

Land Area: 2.76 square miles

Median Household Income: $40,351

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Ethnic Information:
  • White Non-Hispanic (68.8%)
  • Black (23.5%)
  • Hispanic (5.1%)
  • Other race (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
Ancestry Information:
  • French (19.3%)
  • German (15.8%)
  • Italian (12.3%)
  • Irish (11.4%)
  • English (7.1%)
  • United States (4.9%)
Foriegn Born: 557 people (5.0%)
  • Latin America (62.8%)
  • Europe (20.9%)
  • Asia (16.3%)

Local Jefferson Sports Teams

Major League Baseball: Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros
NFL Football: Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints
NBA Basketball: New Orleans Hornets, Houston Rockets
NHL Hockey: Atlanta Thrashers
NCAA Sports: Tulane University, University of New Orleans

Jefferson School Information

High Schools
Riverdale High School (240 Riverdale Drive, Jefferson, LA, 70121 - Jefferson Parish School Board District)
Middle Schools
Riverdale Middle School (3900 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA, 70121 - Jefferson Parish School Board District)
Elementary Schools
Jefferson Elementary School (4440 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA, 70121 - Jefferson Parish School Board District)
Other/Private Schools
Deckbar School (2012 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA, 70121 - Jefferson Parish School Board District)
Jefferson Community School (Charter School) (3528 Monford Street, Jefferson, LA, 70121 - Jefferson Parish School Board District)

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